Production Incharge - Namkeen

Position: Production In-Charge - Namkeen

Company: Tulsi Speciality Foods Private Limited

Department: Production / Operations

Location: North Guwahati, Assam

Experience: 12+ Years in Namkeen / Snack Foods Manufacturing

Salary: Salary will be based on the interview and the current salary

Reporting To: Factory Manager/ GM- Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Management:

• Plan and oversee the daily production schedule for namkeen products to meet targets efficiently.
• Ensure production is carried out as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality specifications.
• Monitor and control critical process parameters like frying temperature, time, moisture content, mixing ratios, and seasoning.

2. New Product Development & Product Enhancement:

• Lead the New Product Development (NPD) initiatives for the namkeen division from concept to commercialization.
• Collaborate with the R&D and Marketing teams to create innovative products that meet consumer trends.
• Work on the enhancement of existing products to improve taste, texture, shelf-life, and cost-effectiveness.
• Scale up new and improved recipes from the lab to full-scale production, ensuring consistency and quality.

3. Quality & Safety Assurance:

• Ensure strict adherence to FSSAI regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and all quality control standards.
• Implement and monitor HACCP protocols in the production area.
• Conduct regular quality checks on raw materials (e.g., besan, oil, spices), in-process materials, and finished goods.

4. Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the production team, including operators and helpers.
• Schedule shifts, allocate tasks, and ensure optimal manpower utilization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality consciousness within the team.

5. Process Improvement & Cost Control:

• Drive initiatives to optimize production processes, reduce wastage (oil, raw materials), and improve yield.
• Monitor the consumption of raw materials and packing materials to control costs.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• B.Tech / B.E. in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. A Diploma with exceptional experience may be considered.
• Experience: A minimum of 12 years of hands-on experience in a production role within a namkeen or snack food manufacturing company.
• In-depth knowledge of the entire namkeen production process (from raw material preparation to frying, seasoning, and packaging).
• Strong understanding of quality standards, food safety, and hygiene protocols (FSSAI, GMP).
• Experience with operating and troubleshooting namkeen production machinery.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person